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Define who will share their knowledge and help nurture your own.
your niche. Our global footprint means we have on-the-ground
Boost your teams in Dubai, Hong Kong, So Paulo, Shanghai
and Singapore.
employability.
Experience real business challenges that will stimulate
your thinking. Collaborate with international classmates
that inspire. Build a global contact list that youll use
throughout your career.
A Manchester Masters is the next step to realising
your ambitions and getting you noticed.
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at Alliance Manchester
Business School our
landmark donation from
Lord Alliance enables us
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MSc Corporate Communications
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Supply Chain Management
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MSc Quantitative Finance
MSc Business Analytics: Operational
Research and Risk Analysis
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MSc Innovation Management
and Entrepreneurship MSc Human Resource Management
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MSc International Human Resource
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MSc Organisational Psychology
MSc Business Psychology
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Why Manchester?
Manchester is one of the most vibrant and exciting
destinations in the world.
The city has gained an international The culture of Manchester is as

reputation for modern business, rich and diverse as the people, with
culture and sport. It continues to events and cultural attractions to
renew and regenerate, forever suit every lifestyle. It also has a
a great place to live, study, work world-class transport infrastructure,
and above all, enjoy. including buses, trams and a train
network with connections throughout
Manchester, the original modern
the UK and London is just two
city, birthplace of the computer
hours away. There is also a major
and the Industrial Revolution, is a
international airport with direct
European business capital. During
flights serving more than 200
recent years the city has been at
destinations. And of course the
the forefront of urban regeneration
citys love of sport is epitomised
and is an energetic metropolis with
by Manchester United FC and
stunning architecture. Todays
Manchester City FC, two of the most
Manchester is a bustling hub of
famous football clubs in the world.
business growth and commercial
investment. Its global reputation Manchester is a big city with a
for innovation has made the city compact and friendly centre. It is
a major centre for the creative, a trendsetting music and style capital
digital and new media sectors. with a wealth of traditional street
markets and local restaurants, pubs
and clubs. Alliance MBS is close to
the heart of the city, just a short walk
from the centre and all its attractions.
It is also just a short journey away
from the beautiful countryside of
the Peak District National Park.
Manchester is a city of opportunities:
a place to study, to learn and to
enjoy yourself.
Manchester is a lively city, full of students coming from different corners

of the world. Being a student in Manchester is a great experience as
there are activities and places to visit that suit every interest and taste.
Aida Sarkissian, Greece
MSc Corporate Communications and Reputation Management,
Class of 2014
Food and shopping
A multicultural mix Brilliant British designers,

of gastronomic delights, established worldwide
with cuisine from practically brands and quirky independent
every nation one-off shops
Sport and the great outdoors
Top-flight sport and Four national parks

numerous sporting events close by, including the
to get involved in stunning Peak District
Music and festivals
Live music and club nights Outdoor music and

taking place across the cosmopolitan creativity
city every day showcased at an impressive
array of festivals
You can find out www.creativetourist.com Images (clockwise from left): Peak District National Park;
canals in Castlefield; Chinatown; Muse playing at Old Trafford
whats going on in www.manchestersfinest.com
cricket ground, Manchester; shopping in Manchester; caf culture
Manchester at the www.manchesterwire.co.uk in the Northern Quarter; Manchester United football stadium.
following websites: www.timeout.com/manchester
www.visitmanchester.com
The University of Manchester - a winning heritage

Why Alliance Manchester Business School?
The key motivation for studying here is simple we produce
graduates who think differently. We provide you with the 5th 7th 38th
knowledge and ability to excel in todays business environment.
Ranked 5th in the UK,
7th in Europe and
38th in the world1
40,000+ 25
We became Alliance Manchester
Business School in September 2015
1824
following a landmark 15m donation
from Lord Alliance of Manchester
and his trustees, and in recognition Students in Manchester and worldwide Est. Nobel Prize winners
of his longstanding relationship with
the School and the University.
How Alliance Manchester Business School measures up
Founded in 1965, we are one of
the UKs first two business schools
and celebrated our 50th anniversary
in 2015.
We are one of the top 35 business
schools in the world and are ranked
5th in the UK.1 We are also the
largest campus-based business
and management school in the UK
and part of the biggest University
in the UK, yet it is not simply our size
that sets us apart. The excellence Our global footprint means we 1. FT Global MBA Est. 1965, jointly the Largest campus Staff and students Access to more than
have on-the-ground teams in Dubai, rankings 2015 1st business school based business and of 135 different 4,200 UK and global
of our research is the envy of many.
The most recent REF positioned Hong Kong, Sao Paulo, Shanghai 2. Research Excellence in the UK management school nationalities employers
and Singapore. Framework (REF) 2014 in the UK
us at number two in the UK for
business research power.2 Students benefit from our dedicated
We produce graduates who are Postgraduate Careers Service and A Masters that delivers
able to think originally, giving them The University of Manchester Careers
a head start at the beginning of Service. The High Fliers Report 2015
their careers. Fundamental to this shows that we are the number one
FT Global
approach is the unrivalled quality most targeted UK university by
leading graduate employers.
MBA Rankings 5th 12th 35th
of our academic staff. They are 2015
respected around the world and We are one of only 1% of business
their advice is sought on a regular schools in the world to be recognised In the UK In Europe Globally
basis by blue-chip companies by all three international business
and governments. school and MBA-accrediting bodies
An international business EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA.
perspective is now essential to Rated second in the
success. Our student population UK for research power
The global economy is changing very, very fast, and it is
represents 135 different nationalities. Triple accredited (REF 2014)
From day one, youll become part
essential that we educate young people to manage these
of our global network of 50,000 changes and be able to respond to them.
alumni in 169 countries arguably Lord Alliance of Manchester
the best contact network you will
1. Shanghai Jiao Tong World University Rankings 2014
have in your career.
Masters careers support

Our Postgraduate Careers Service offers you dedicated
support from the moment you join us. It will help you develop
your personal and professional skills, impress potential
employers and improve your overall employability.
Our team designs and delivers a wide range of career-related services Recent recruiters include:
specifically for Alliance MBS Masters students, giving you a competitive Accenture
edge over other postgraduates. Airbus
Aldi
We offer a range of employability workshops, seminars and small group
Amazon
work sessions, focusing on the skills and attributes that will get you ready
for the job market: AON Hewitt
AstraZeneca
Presentations covering: BAE Systems
CVs Bentley Motors
Cover letters BNY Mellon
Application forms Barclays As an international student, Madhav achieved a
LinkedIn and other social media Bosch Tier 2 visa to work in the UK and now works as an
Interview preparation Capco Insight Analyst at Convergys, a global relationship
Tailored workshops: our presentations are supported by smaller Civil Service management company.
group work sessions that enable you to practice your skills and receive Coca Cola
I received my Tier 2 visa to work with LBM Direct
valuable feedback Convergys
Marketing Ltd. I first came into contact with them
One-to-one support: as a Masters student, you can meet with Credit Suisse
through an optional project that was part of the
one of our careers consultants on an individual basis to discuss your Deloitte
course and they later offered me an internship.
plans and applications Goldman Sachs
It was great to have the faith of my employer who
Guest speakers who offer practical advice on a range of career Google registered to become a licensed sponsor for me.
related topics. Hewlett-Packard My biggest achievement since graduating was
HMRC getting the Be the Best award within three
We have a dedicated online careers portal which enables you to keep
Intel months of joining the company.
in close contact with the Postgraduate Careers team, plus youll receive
JP Morgan
information about all of our events. I am now working as an Insight Analyst at
Jaguar Landrover
The Alliance MBS Postgraduate Careers Service works closely with John Lewis Convergys (the company that took over LBM).
The University of Manchester Careers Service, meaning that you can KPMG My main responsibilities include customer profiling,
access the large number of organisations that attend events on campus Lenovo statistical and predictive modelling for clients,
to present their job opportunities, both in the UK and internationally. Levi Strauss & Co creating opportunity segments and identifying
We are the number one most targeted UK university by leading graduate LOral prospects, geo-mapping to visually plot and
employers according to The High Fliers Report 2015. Manchester United FC analyse prospects, and text analytics to identify
For further information visit: Nestl

customer views. In short, all the important
decisions about increasing business and sales
It was great to have the
faith of my employer who
www.careers.manchester.ac.uk PwC
for Convergys, as well as its clients, are a result
www.alliancembs.manchester.ac.uk/masters/careers Procter & Gamble
of my analysis.
Samsung
Shell The course made me what I am today. I use registered to become a
I cannot stress enough how much I appreciated the valuable advice Sony
Standard Chartered Bank
things learned on the course in my job every
day. It helped me to develop an analytical mind
licensed sponsor for me.
and help that I got from the Postgraduate Careers Service.
Tesco plc to tackle problems irrespective of software, Madhav Agarwal, India
Filippos Koravos, Greece because in analytics the most important thing MSc Business Analytics: Operational Research
MSc Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship, Class of 2015 is the question you want to answer. and Risk Analysis, Class of 2012
Accounting and Finance
Our forward-thinking accounting and

finance experts will take your skills
and knowledge to the next level.
MSc Accounting and Finance and MSc Finance Five of our professors have won the British Thomas Easterling, USA
have Chartered Financial Analysts Institute Accounting and Finance Associations MSc Accounting and Finance,
Partnership status a distinction only offered Distinguished or Lifetime Achievement Awards Class of 2015
to the top universities worldwide. They also Our courses are affiliated with the Worshipful I chose Alliance MBS because it has a great
have Economic and Social Research Council Company of International Bankers (WCIB). reputation and ranking, and is located in a city
(ESRC) status which ideally positions you to The best MSc dissertation for the year receives with a lot of possibilities and things to do.
progress to a research degree a WCIB prize and is entered into My experience has been fantastic, Ive enjoyed
You will work alongside staff with an international their national competition the facilities available for students like the
reputation for research and teaching. They Student Union and PC clusters all over campus.
We were the first accounting and finance
regularly contribute to the worlds leading unit in the European Union to become My experience has been fantastic - especially
academic journals and conferences and share a Marie Curie Registered Early Training studying with great classmates from all over the
our expertise at prestigious universities Doctoral Research Site. world who will be my network for the future.
overseas. They also have strong connections
with the business and professional community
I chose Alliance
MBS because it has
Five of our professors have won a great reputation
the British Accounting and Finance
Associations Distinguished or and ranking, and is
Lifetime Achievement Awards.
located in a city with
a lot of possibilities
and things to do.
Entry requirements Who will be teaching me?

Am I qualified to study Accounting and Finance? Students have access to world-leading academics
across all our courses. Our experts will share their
original thinking and help you nurture your own.
Entry requirements
We normally look for a First or Upper Second class
We also consider applicants studying degrees in
business administration, business management or
My lectures are lively,
honours (2:1) degree from a UK university or the commerce who can demonstrate a very strong stimulating and thought-
overseas equivalent. background in finance throughout their degree and
a final year major or specialisation in finance, and provoking, packed with
MSc Accounting and Finance strong quantitative skills. Due to competition for many real-world examples
You need to have studied, or be studying for, places, we give preference to applicants with an
a degree in accounting or finance. We also undergraduate degree in finance or economics. from my experiences of
consider exceptional candidates with degrees
in economics or mathematics. You must have MSc Finance and Business Economics
working as a financial
taken a significant number of units in accounting You need to have studied, or be studying for, consultant. Theres lots of
and finance during your degree, and a major
or specialisation in accounting or finance in your
a degree in economics, finance or business studies.
You must have taken a significant number of interaction between me
final year with top level results. You must also economics, finance and quantitative units during and the class. In my opinion,
demonstrate a solid background in quantitative your degree to at least second year undergraduate
skills, econometrics or mathematics. level (third year for four-year degree courses, but this is very important in
We also consider applicants studying degrees in
accounting is not a substitute for finance), and
a major or specialisation in economics or finance
order to bring some highly
business administration, business management
or commerce who can demonstrate a very
in your final year. You must demonstrate a solid mathematical course
strong background in accounting and finance
background in quantitative skills, econometrics
or mathematics.
material to life.
throughout their degree, and a final year major
or specialisation in accounting or finance and We also consider applicants studying degrees in Kevin Aretz
strong quantitative skills. Due to competition for business administration, business management or Course Director, MSc Quantitative Finance
places, we give preference to applicants with an commerce who can demonstrate a very strong
undergraduate degree in accounting or finance. background in economics and finance throughout
MSc Finance
their degree and a final year major or specialisation
in economics, and strong quantitative skills.
My recent research paper
You need to have studied, or be studying for, Due to competition for places, we give preference on Portfolio Diversification
a degree in finance, economics or mathematics. to applicants with an undergraduate degree in
You must have taken a significant number of economics or finance. and Risk Taking received the
economics or finance and quantitative units BlackRock/Brennan Best Paper
during your degree. You must either be majoring MSc Quantitative Finance
or specialising in finance in your final year with You need to have studied or be studying for a degree Runner Up Award in the Review
top level results in final year finance subjects,
or be majoring or specialising in economics with
in finance, economics, mathematics, statistics,
physics, engineering, actuarial or decision sciences
of Financial Studies. No academic
top level results in final year economics subjects, and have taken or be taking a significant number of from a UK institution had ever
with a strong aptitude to study finance at
Masters level. You must also demonstrate a solid
units in quantitative subjects, such as differential
equations, econometrics or mathematical statistics received this prize before.
background in quantitative skills, econometrics in the final year of your degree. You need excellent Roberto Mura
or mathematics. results in these subjects. Course Director, MSc Finance
Please note: We highly recommend GMAT or GRE for applications to all our accounting and finance related courses.
We anticipate a well-balanced score with a strong performance in the quantitative sections.
MSc Accounting and Finance Course structure (All taught course units are 15 credits)
Semester 1 Semester 2
Corporate Financial Reporting Corporate Finance

Cross-Sectional Econometrics Qualitative Research Methods
Essentials of Finance
Either
One elective unit from: Advanced Management Accounting
At a glance A career in accounting, financial services or related sectors International Accounting Practice
Course duration requires a high level of understanding of the theory and and Regulation
Or
practice of accounting and finance. Corporate Governance in an
12 mths International Finance Accounting Context
Portfolio Investment
One elective unit from:
Course start date This course gives you a broad-based Course recognition
Accounting and Society
understanding of the core subject The course meets the ESRC guidelines
19 Sept 2016 areas with an emphasis on empirical for Masters degrees and has ESRC Advanced Management Accounting
research methods and accounting recognition as a postgraduate Corporate Governance in an
Tuition fees and finance practice. training year in preparation for a PhD. Accounting Context
Current Issues in Empirical Finance
20,000 A wide range of units allows you to
specialise. During the course you
It also holds the award of partnership
status from the CFA Institute, the Financial Statements Analysis
23,000 have the opportunity to build on and

apply your growing knowledge and
global association for investment
professionals.
Managerial Economics
Mergers and Acquisitions: Economic
expertise by completing a dissertation
and Financial Aspects
Applications on a topic linked to the wide ranging
vs class size research interests of faculty. This, Real Options in Corporate Finance
coupled with the support you get Time Series Econometrics
1227 from our staff, ensures a first-class
learning experience.
91 Whether you want to further your
Summer research period
Research dissertation [60 credits]
professional career, or go on to study
Age range for a PhD, this course gives you the The dissertation gives you the opportunity Examples of recent accounting dissertation
21-29 qualification you need to succeed. to apply what you have learned in the taught
part of the course. It normally consists of a piece
project topics include:
Financial reporting regulation
For more details visit
of empirical work, involving qualitative research Audit practice and professionalisation
Number of www.alliancembs.manchester.ac.uk/
methods or traditional statistical methods.
nationalities masters/courses Management control systems in organisations
Field-based qualitative research on
17 management accounting innovation and change
Performance reporting by UK listed firms
Application fee under IFRS
60
Audit markets in emerging economies
The effect of corporate governance (board and
audit committee characteristics) on audit quality
Career opportunities
Recent recruiters include: Bank of East Asia, Barclays, Berg Kaprow Lewis,
Note: These figures Brammer UK, Deloitte, Grant Thornton, Intel, KPMG, Lenovo, PwC,
vary each year - please Royal Bank of Scotland, Standard Chartered Bank
contact us for further
information
MSc Finance Course structure (All taught course units are 15 credits)
Cross-Sectional Econometrics Corporate Finance

Essentials of Finance Time Series Econometrics
Two elective units from: Two elective units from:

Derivative Securities Current Issues in Empirical Finance
At a glance From derivatives and investments to mergers and International Finance Financial Statement Analysis
Course duration acquisitions and global markets, this course covers
International Macroeconomics and Managerial Economics
the essential information you need to pursue a range
12 mths of exciting finance careers at an international level.
Global Capital Markets Mergers and Acquisitions: Economic
Portfolio Investment and Financial Aspects
Course start date Investing in our MSc Finance can be Course recognition Qualitative Research Methods
the start of a great career and you The course meets ESRC
19 Sept 2016 gain valuable quantitative skills that guidelines for Masters degrees
Real Options in Corporate Finance
are in high demand by employers. and has ESRC recognition as

Tuition fees A dissertation, focusing on empirical a postgraduate training year Summer research period
research, allows you to explore a in preparation for a PhD. Research dissertation [60 credits]
20,000 research area of interest in detail,
It also holds the award of partnership
supported throughout by our The dissertation gives you the opportunity Examples of recent dissertation project
23,000 high-calibre staff.
status from the CFA Institute, the
global association for investment
to apply what you have learned in the taught
part of the course. It normally consists of a piece
topics include:
The role of institutional investors in
Recent graduates have accepted professionals. of empirical work, involving qualitative research corporate governance
Applications positions in the City, with the Big 4 methods or traditional statistical methods.
vs class size global financial services firms, major Managerial compensation and corporate
world banks and financial institutions. governance
989 For more details visit
Momentum investing
Capital structure and cash holding decisions
30 www.alliancembs.manchester.ac.uk/
masters/courses Dual-class firms and corporate takeover
Debt IPOs, adviser switching, contracting,
Age range
governance, performance, and venture
21-36 capital backing
Can exchange rates forecast macroeconomic
fundamentals?
Number of
nationalities Over-allocation and stabilisation of initial
public offerings (IPOs)
9
Application fee
60
Recent recruiters include: Apple Computer Inc, Bangkok Bank plc,
Note: These figures Bloomberg, Central Bank of Chile, Central Bank of Nigeria, Cisco Systems,
vary each year - please Deloitte, Ernst & Young, Everbright Futures Co Ltd, Godwin Austen
contact us for further Johnson, Jaguar Landrover, KPMG, PwC, Statoil ASA
information
MSc Finance Course structure (All taught course units are 15 credits)
and Business Economics Semester 1 Semester 2
Cross-Sectional Econometrics Business Economics

Essentials of Finance Corporate Finance
International Macroeconomics
and Global Capital Markets
Current Issues in Empirical Finance
At a glance This course is ideal for students looking for a finance One elective unit from: Financial Statement Analysis
Course duration degree with a focus on economics in a business context. Derivative Securities International Trade: Theory, Policy
12 mths International Finance and Practice
Portfolio Investment Managerial Economics
Course start date You will receive expert advanced Your dissertation a major piece Mergers and Acquisitions: Economic
training in both finance and related of empirical research in finance or and Financial Aspects
19 Sept 2016 areas of business economics. business economics completes Real Options in Corporate Finance
This course is evenly balanced with your studies and allows you to
Time Series Econometrics
Tuition fees units examining the links between research an area of interest in detail.
international macroeconomics Youll graduate from the course
20,000 and global capital markets, as well equally equipped to pursue careers in Summer research period
as business economics and financial services, banking or industry, Research dissertation [60 credits]
23,000 corporate finance. or an academic career via a PhD.
The dissertation gives you the opportunity Examples of recent dissertation projects include:
to apply what you have learned in the taught Corporate governance in the UK
Applications www.alliancembs.manchester.ac.uk/
part of the course. It normally consists of Corporate capital structure and cash holdings
vs class size masters/courses
a piece of empirical work in finance or
Corporate pay-out policy
494 business economics.
The information content of equity analyst
18 reports of Chinese firms
Forecasting international real estate returns
Abnormal returns over the merger cycle
Age range
Security offerings
21-27
Number of
nationalities
8
Application fee
60
Recent recruiters include: Accenture, Bank of Indonesia, Bloomberg
Note: These figures CGI Group Inc, China Everbright Bank, Ernst & Young, HSBC, HMRC,
vary each year - please Pasha Bank, Skye Bank Plc, Statoil ASA
information
MSc Quantitative Finance Course structure (All taught course units are 15 credits)
Asset Pricing Theory Credit Risk Management

Derivative Securities Interest Rate Derivatives
Stochastic Calculus for Finance Time Series Econometrics
One elective unit from: One elective unit from:

At a glance This specialist course gives you a thorough understanding Cross-Sectional Econometrics Computational Finance
Course duration of the full range of quantitative methods needed for financial
Portfolio Investment Corporate Finance
decision making.
12 mths Scientific Computing Generalised Linear Models and Survival Analysis
Real Options in Corporate Finance
Course start date You learn to forecast and manage If your career aspirations involve Risk, Performance and Decision Analysis
risk and return, price any financial the design and management of
19 Sept 2016 instrument and engineer new new financial instruments as well
Simulation and Risk Analysis
methods and financial products. as the development of innovative
Tuition fees You also gain advanced knowledge methods for measuring, predicting
of the main theoretical and applied and managing risk, this course is Summer research period
23,500 concepts in quantitative finance, for you. Research dissertation [60 credits]
financial engineering and risk
23,500 management, using current issues
www.alliancembs.manchester.ac.uk/
The dissertation gives you the opportunity Examples of recent dissertation projects include:
to stimulate your thinking. to apply what you have learned in the taught Approximation of CVA/DVA/FVA
masters/courses
part of the course. FVA and MM quantitative analysis/illustration
Applications
vs class size Our topics are aligned with the research Continuous rainbow options on commodity
interests of leading financial institutions from outputs
417 the City of London and internationally. Students Investigating dynamics and determinants
who want to work on an industry-linked topic
20 for their dissertation are subject to certain
of risk-neutral PDs
Using hazard models to forecast corporate
strict selection criteria (for example, quality
bankruptcy
Age range of research proposal, strong CV and first
semester exam performance). Analysing asset pricing implications from
21-28 real options models
Pricing sovereign CDS contracts
Number of Estimating liquidation probabilities of
nationalities hedge funds
Recent recruiters include: Bangkok Bank, Bank of Dalian, Barclays Capital,
Note: These figures Bloomberg, CIBC World Markets, Citigroup, Hewitt Associates, KPMG,
vary each year - please MFC Fund, Schlumberger, Schneider, Tata Consultancy Services
information
Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Policy
Filippos Koravos, Greece

MSc Innovation Management and
Entrepreneurship, Class of 2015
I opted for a course that combined my
Boost your understanding of contemporary background in technology-related research,
business issues and enhance your career research project management and funding.
Alliance MBS offers courses taught by excellent
prospects with challenging, practical academics, and it is up to the student to grasp
and industry-focused programmes. the opportunity and dig further into their topics
of interest. For me, the cultural mix offered by
studying in a well renowned business school is
Academic excellence is combined with The Manchester Institute of Innovation the best thing about studying here.
applied learning so that you can put your Research (MIoIR) is a global centre of
knowledge and skills into practice from day excellence in the studies of innovation and
one. You gain the skills to communicate, science management and policy, hosting
collaborate and co-ordinate across global the largest number of scholars in this area in
teams and help develop innovative solutions Europe. Their work is constantly in demand
to real-life business problems from blue-chip companies and governments
You work alongside academics with Manchester Enterprise Centre provides
expertise in innovation management and support and guidance to entrepreneurial
policy, and in the development and growth students and offers a safe environment in
of enterprises. They also have experience which to develop new business ideas.
of advising and leading organisations such
as the European Union, Parliamentary
Committees and the NHS
Largest number of innovation

academics in Europe and our For me, the cultural mix
Manchester Institute of
Innovation Research (MIoIR)
offered by studying in a
is a global centre of excellence. well renowned business
school is the best thing
about studying here.

Am I qualified to study Entrepreneurship, Students have access to world-leading academics
Innovation and Policy? across all our courses. Our experts will share their
MSc Innovation Management MEnt Master of Enterprise One of the great things about
and Entrepreneurship We normally look for a First or Upper
We normally look for a First or Upper Second class honours (2:1) degree teaching here is the mix of students
Second class honours (2:1) degree from a UK university or the overseas we get from all over the world
from a UK university or the overseas equivalent in any discipline. from China, India and South East
equivalent in any discipline.
Asia to Africa, Europe and South
America. I recently won a major
grant worth 2.5m from the European
Commission to study over three years
with ten other partners in various
European universities and research
institutes. As the project progresses
my students will have first-hand
access to the findings.
Bruce Tether
Professor of Innovation
Management and Strategy
My teaching philosophy is very much based

around applying theory in practice. In todays
demanding work environment, entrepreneurs
and business owners alike need highly skilled
graduates who can hit the ground running.
By bringing the concepts and workings of
enterprise and entrepreneurship into the
classroom, it enables students to gain a greater
understanding of how to transfer ideas into
real business, as well as realise their own
goals and ambitions in life.
Jonathan Styles
Course Director, MEnt Master of Enterprise
MSc Innovation Management Course structure (All taught course units are 15 credits)
and Entrepreneurship Semester 1 Semester 2
Financial Appraisal and Research Methods

Investment Economics
Three elective units from*:
High Technology Entrepreneurship
Business Creation and Development
Innovation and the Knowledge Economy Case Studies in Technology Strategy
At a glance Gain the skills to understand and manage innovation Innovation Management and Innovation
Course duration in both entrepreneurial and established businesses. Developing Enterprising Individuals
12 mths Eco-Innovation Management
(Full-time)
Innovation and Market Strategy
International Competitiveness, Business
You will learn how to successfully Teaching and assessment place
24 mths manage both technology and strong emphasis on developing
Strategy and Innovation Management
(Part-time) organisational innovation. You will analytical and critical skills, research
Regional, National and Global Dimensions
of Science, Technology and Innovation
understand how the innovation training, personal communication skills
process works, how companies and effective team-working, providing Service Innovation
Course start date
organise to take advantage of an excellent basis to pursue a variety Water and Sanitation Planning and Policy
19 Sept 2016 internal and external sources of of careers across all sectors. These in Developing Countries
innovation, how to carry out include engineers and leaders of
*By agreement with the course director, one elective unit may be taken from another Alliance MBS Masters course.
Tuition fees technology investment appraisal innovative teams, entrepreneurs in All elective units are subject to availability and timetabling constraints.
and forecast future innovation technology-driven organisations,
11,000 trends. academic research or teaching.
This course is available on a full or Research dissertation [60 credits]
17,500 part-time basis.
The dissertation gives you the opportunity to Examples of topics covered include:
Applications apply what you have learned in the taught part of Exploring the role of Corporate Social
vs class size the course. It normally consists of a literature Responsibility driven eco-innovation for
masters/courses
review followed by a piece of empirical work, firm sustainability
637 involving either qualitative or quantitative research. Opportunities and challenges from open
innovation between UK universities and the
91 Manchester Enterprise Centre
Dissertation topics reflect the diverse interests
and expertise of our research-active academics. pharmaceutical industry
provides a range of enterprise
Dynamic capabilities and deploying big data for
Age range and entrepreneurship activities
the development of the Chilean retail sector
and support for students.
21-38 Find out more at
Innovation patterns in after-sales for the
commercial vehicles sector in India
www.alliancembs.manchester.
Online innovative strategies to improve
Number of ac.uk/enterprise
competitiveness and customer relationships
nationalities
in China
26 Studying user involvement in medical device
innovation processes in the UK
Recent recruiters include: ASDA, Bentley, Cap Gemini, Cisco Systems,
Note: These figures DB Schenker Rail AG, Deloitte, Deutsche Bank, Fundacin Chile, HSBC,
vary each year - please IBM, JP Morgan, KPMG, Panasonic, Procter & Gamble, Tesco plc, Texas
contact us for further Instruments, Vodafone Deutschland. Some graduates have also set-up
information their own ventures such as ZenGuard.
MEnt Master of Enterprise Course structure (All taught course units are 15 credits)
Shaping Ideas for the Market Business Creation and Development

Elective unit 1* Elective unit 2*
*Elective units 1 and 2 can be selected from any of the Universitys postgraduate programmes meaning that
At a glance You will gain a thorough grounding in enterprise and you can develop your area of academic expertise in an enterprise context. Your choice of units is subject to approval
Course duration entrepreneurship with a focus on knowledge transfer, by your supervisory team.
allowing you to create an idea and experience its
12 mths development into a real commercial opportunity.
For more details about elective units on this course contact mecpgrecruitment@mbs.ac.uk
(Full-time)
You will learn key enterprise skills This will enhance your knowledge in
24 mths such as opportunity recognition, your specialist subject within an Year-long Enterprise Research Project [120 credits]
(Part-time) idea generation and the ability to enterprise context.
transform ideas into tangible business This project runs for the duration of the course Examples of recent dissertation topics include:
The main feature of the programme
Course start date proposals. You will also gain essential (from September to September). Creation, development and launch of
is the year-long Enterprise Research
knowledge and awareness in areas ShinDigger Brewing Co a craft beer
21 Sept 2016 such as finance, risk management
Project. Your research will develop
your competences in knowledge
The project must have a potential commercial
application and can be based on your own
company aimed at 18-30 year olds.
and market research. shindiggerbrewing.co
transfer and will combine enterprise, proposal for a start-up business, or it can be
Tuition fees The two taught enterprise units entrepreneurship and innovation undertaken on behalf of an external organisation. Creation, development and launch of
ClickMechanic a mobile car servicing and
4,052 are complimented by two other
taught units from your academic
research from a commercial
perspective.
Manchester Enterprise Centre can source
suitable projects for you if required. repair company.
area of interest. These can be www.clickmechanic.com
14,500 selected from any of the Universitys
This course is available on a full or
Creation, development and launch of The Aim
part-time basis.
Note: As this course has a postgraduate programmes. Sky High Company a dance school concept
large research element, the For more details visit for young people.
fees are lower than our other
Masters courses. Fees will www.alliancembs.manchester.ac.uk/ www.theashcompany.com
also vary depending on the masters/courses Business case for the launch and development
subject based units chosen.
or contact of Hi Nation a social enterprise consultancy
mecpgrecruitment@mbs.ac.uk and social leadership programme for young
Applications adults
vs class size
Manchester Enterprise Centre Development and analysis of a customer
120 provides a range of enterprise relationship management system for a
finance company
and entrepreneurship activities
33 and support for students.
Find out more at
Age range www.alliancembs.manchester.
ac.uk/enterprise
22-50
Number of Career opportunities
nationalities Many graduates start-up their own enterprises including: ClickMechanic, How to apply
4 Digital Energy, Epernay and Taps Restaurant and Bar, ShinDigger Brewing Co
Recent recruiters include: Amazon, Barclays, BBC, Capital Markets
The application process for this course is different from our other Masters courses.
For full details on how to apply contact mecpgrecruitment@mbs.ac.uk
Note: These figures Consulting, Emirates, Google, General Electric, NHS
vary each year - please
information
International Business
Work alongside top-ranking academics

and international corporate partners to
develop your own creative ideas about
modern business on a global scale.
As a truly international business school, Our academics have proven expertise in

we have centres in Dubai, Hong Kong, the management cultures of India, South East
So Paulo, Shanghai and Singapore Asia, Europe, Latin America, North America Kelsey Flint, UK
You benefit from Alliance MBS excellent and the former Soviet Union. This gives you MSc Management, Class of 2015
international network including the Academy a truly international perspective and increases
I wanted to develop transferable and practical
of International Business, European your understanding of traditional and
skills that would be relevant in the working world
International Business Academy, Euro-Asia emerging markets
and decided Alliance MBS would be the place to
Management Studies Association, Society for The Centre for Comparative and International do so. Studying this course provided a fantastic
Global Business and Economic Development, Business Research (CIBER) is dedicated to opportunity to broaden my knowledge and meet
the Society for the Advancement of Socio- the understanding of how business strategies, a range of different people.
Economics and international organisations, capabilities and structures vary and change
I have now secured a position on the Marks
such as the United Nations within and across different countries and
& Spencer Retail Graduate Programme. You
institutional contexts.
definitely get out what you put into the School!
Studying this course

provided a fantastic
We have centres opportunity to broaden
in Dubai, Hong Kong,
So Paulo, Shanghai
my knowledge and
and Singapore. meet a range of
different people.

Am I qualified to study International Business? Students have access to world-leading academics
across all our courses. Our experts will share their
MSc International Business and Management B efore joining Alliance MBS,

We normally look for a First or Upper Second class
honours (2:1) degree from a UK university or the I worked in corporate finance and did
overseas equivalent, in any discipline. research on industries like banking,
railways and branded consumer
MSc Business Analysis and Strategic Management
We normally look for a First or Upper Second class goods. I love being in a classroom
honours (2:1) degree from a UK university or the where students are engaged and
overseas equivalent, in any discipline.
enthusiastic I come away feeling
MSc Management invigorated by the sheer diversity
We normally look for a First or Upper Second class of ideas and perspectives! Above all,
honours (2:1) degree from a UK university or the
overseas equivalent, in any discipline.
I want to encourage my students to
think for themselves, be reflective
MSc Management is a course for students
with no previous experience of business and and develop confidence in dealing
management. Although no prior knowledge with real-world issues.
of business and management is assumed, the
course moves at a fast pace to bring all participants Eva Alfoldi
to the same level of understanding. Course Director, MSc International Business
and Management
I use a number of case studies including those

that emerge from my work with various small
and medium-sized companies and my research
projects in Eastern Europe. Case discussions
are important not only because of the deeper
understanding and learning that they facilitate,
but also because of the soft skills that
students gain from them.
Laszlo Czaban
Course Director, MSc Business Analysis
and Strategic Management
MSc International Business Course structure (All taught course units are 15 credits)
and Management Semester 1 Semester 2
Comparative Business Non-Exchange stream Exchange stream

Management Research Methods As an exchange student, you will
Economic Analysis of the and Data Analysis spend a semester at one of our
Multinational Enterprise Three elective units from: partner institutions abroad.
Fundamentals of Institutions and Firms International exchange
At a glance In todays globalised economy, the ability to think and work Internationalisation partners comprise:
Course duration across boundaries and borders is imperative. Strategies Copenhagen Business School
12 mths Marketing Issues in
Negotiations
EM Lyon
Escola de Administrao de
International Trade: Empresas de So Paulo
Course start date Make the move into the fast-paced Graduates gain partial exemption Multinational Business Theory, Policy and Practice Helsinki School of Economics
world of international business from membership to the Institute
19 Sept 2016 with a degree designed to give you of Export, with the potential for
Finance Multinational Management Louvain School of Management
up-to-the-minute knowledge of further exemption depending on Multinationals and National Taiwan University
global management issues. the choice of options and research Technology Transfer in Norwegian School
Tuition fees
focus of the dissertation. Economic Development of Economics
11,500 Drawing on economics, finance,
organisational theory, marketing For further details about additional
Responsible Business in Rotterdam School
a Global Environment of Management
19,500 and human resource management,
you examine areas of international
costs for the exchange stream,
contact the postgraduate Stockholm School
business and management in-depth, administration team. of Economics
Applications focusing on the key issues facing Universit Commerciale Luigi
For more details visit Bocconi
vs class size multinational enterprises. This allows
you to apply your skills anywhere Universitt St. Gallen
1143 in the world. You also receive a
masters/courses
University of Florida
thorough grounding in social science University of Kiel
106 research issues and methods. University of Melbourne
Once registered on the course, University of New South Wales
Age range you can apply for an international Universitt zu Kln
21-34 exchange to broaden your horizons
and enhance your employability in
Wirtschaftsuniversitt Wien
the global job market.

Number of Summer research period
nationalities Research dissertation [60 credits]
27 You must complete a satisfactory dissertation Examples of recent dissertation project

to be awarded your MSc. topics include:
Application fee A systematic review of international joint
Dissertation topics reflect the expertise of
venture studies in East and Southeast Asia
60
your lecturers and you may be asked to select
a number of options from a list of dissertation A comparison of Generation-Ys value
topics. Supervision often starts with small groups perceptions on luxury goods between China
Career opportunities of students meeting their supervisor, who then and the UK
Recent recruiters include: Accenture, Bloomberg, Codethink Ltd, guides students in deciding on the focus for The reshoring trend of US manufacturing:
Note: These figures Deloitte, Deutsche Bank, Ernst & Young, HSBC, KPMG, Mercedes Benz, their individual dissertations. The dissertation exploring the key motivations and the role
vary each year - please Pilkington, Porsche AG, Shell, Sony, Tesco plc, The Consulting Consortium, itself normally consists of a literature review of the financial crisis
contact us for further Vodafone UK
information
which drives a piece of empirical work, involving
qualitative or quantitative research.
MSc Business Analysis Course structure (All taught course units are 15 credits)
and Strategic Management Semester 1 Semester 2
Analysing Companies: Business Models, Strategic Management of the Multinational

Narrative and Numbers Firm Across Divergent Institutional Systems
Building Strategic Capabilities
Three elective units from*:
in Different Business Systems
Asian Management Systems
At a glance This course focuses on international business issues Business Models: Theory and Practice Business Environment and Strategy in China
Course duration and how to solve them. Put your learning into practice Organisational Design and Strategy: Digital Technologies, Development and
and gain work experience with our client-facing project. International Contexts Emerging Markets
12 mths Global Business Strategy
Global Politics and Global Business
Course start date You explore how multinational International Human Resource Management
enterprises operate and carry out
19 Sept 2016 comparative business analysis,
Technology, Innovation Management and
Business Strategy
gaining the practical consultancy skills
necessary to work efficiently in an The Management of International
Tuition fees Organisational Change
international business environment.
16,000 Alongside a thorough understanding *By agreement with the course director and course unit leader, one elective unit may be taken from another
21,000 of business analysis and development,

you graduate with the key skills for
Alliance MBS Masters course. All elective units are subject to availability and timetabling constraints.
international business consulting, Summer period

Applications such as outlining international Client-facing project with an external organisation/dissertation [60 credits]
vs class size business problems, writing business
reports and preparing for interviews. The client-facing project gives you the opportunity Recent project reports
612 A key element of the course is
to apply what you have learned in the taught part Exploring the strategic expansion of
of the course and the outcome is presented as the volunteer tourism industry into the
93 the client-facing project with an
external organisation. Arranged by
a research report/dissertation. This experiential academic market
learning enhances and improves your skills and An in-depth analysis of the wholesale market
your project co-ordinator, you
Age range overall employability. and changing trends towards online shopping
apply your learning to a real business
21-30 issue, giving you valuable work
experience and generating excellent
Alliance MBS Postgraduate Careers Service
provides specialist support when you are applying
Strategic positioning in relation to the offshore
wind turbine market in northern Europe
networking opportunities. for projects and with interview preparation. Identification of venture capitalist acquisition
Number of Projects start at the beginning of June and may targets in the UK software industry
nationalities For more details visit
be carried out individually or as a group.
Project clients have included:
14 masters/courses The project is offered if you do not have any unit
ASDA, AstraZeneca, BAE Systems, BASF,
marks below 40%, and not more than one unit
British Red Cross, Colt, Co-operative Financial
mark between 40-49% in semester 1. If you dont
Services, Deloitte, Greater Manchester Chamber
meet these criteria you will be offered a project
of Commerce, ICI, Inventya, Kelloggs, Tax Assist
related to an external client, with no direct contact
with the client. For those working on group projects,
a group report and an individual report will be
produced (both 6,000 words).
Recent recruiters include: Accenture, AgustaWestland, Barclays
Note: These figures Technology Centre, Capco, Deloitte, Hewlett-Packard, HSBC, IBM, Alternatively, you may undertake an academic
vary each year - please Manchester United FC, Mazars, The Nielson Company, Shell Petroleum, dissertation of 12,000 words.
contact us for further Standard Chartered Bank, Whyte & McKay (China)
information
MSc Management Course structure (All taught course units are 15 credits)
Pre-course workshop Semester 1 Semester 2
We get you started with Business Performance Comparative Employment

an intensive one-week and Strategy Relations and
introduction to the course Foundations of International Human
which brings you up to speed on Management Resource Management
exactly what management is. Innovation Management
At a glance You know where you want to be but you need the right skills Introduction to
We provide you with invaluable Accounting and Entrepreneurship
Course duration and additional specialist knowledge to be able to get there.
feedback which will help you Marketing and Organisational
The MSc Management can help you to enhance your successful
12 mths graduate degree and become a creative manager.
with your studies for the year. Management Psychology
Sustainability and
Course start date Social Responsibility
Whether you want to run your We believe that people learn best
19 Sept 2016 own company, change the business when they can understand the theory Summer period
environment from within or driving an issue and see the practical
Tuition fees contribute to solving the worlds applications of what theyre studying. Research Skills for Business and Management You work in groups and individually on a
problems, we can give you the Our MSc Management gives you Trends in Global Business and Management contemporary case study that allows you to
12,500 business and management skills challenging group projects to test
Business Research Project [30 credits]
reflect on everyday challenges faced by
you will need to do this. Thats why your thinking, teamworking skills to managers. The project builds on the skills and
20,500 the MSc Management is different. help you to work closely with others
and helps you apply your knowledge
Examples of recent project topic areas include: knowledge youve gained and allows you to make
the connection between academic study and
Most management courses will Football
to contemporary business issues. genuine business practice. It also showcases
Applications give you a strong foundation in the Fast fashion
your management and research skills and
vs class size basics of business. Very few also The course isnt just about lectures Pharmaceuticals demonstrates how these can be applied in
guide you through understanding and assignments, but its about
915 issues such as sustainability, bringing you up to speed with the
Virtual currency the real world.
social responsibility and social current skills needed in the business
105 entrepreneurship, enabling you to and management world today.
reflect on the way businesses think
Age range and impact on society.
masters/courses
21-30
Number of
The MSc Management will give you the skills
nationalities to develop different ways of thinking and different
21 ways of viewing and understanding organisations.
Application fee Debra Howcroft and Anita Greenhill
Course Directors, MSc Management
60
Recent recruiters include: ABS Consulting, Balfour Beatty, Barclays,
Note: These figures Deloitte, Ernst & Young, HSBC, JD Williams, KPMG, Mike Collings & Co,
vary each year - please Manchester City FC, Magna Connections, PwC, Standard Chartered Bank
information
Marketing, Corporate Communications,

Operations and Business Analytics
Internationally recognised academics

develop your knowledge and skills across
our industry relevant programmes.
Carolin Hauner, Germany

MSc Corporate Communications and
The Marketing Group plays host to a large The Operations and Supply Chain Reputation Management, Class of 2015
number of academics engaged in world-class Management Group delivers leading research There is always the opportunity to learn new
marketing, consumer and communication and education within the discipline. It works things; from lectures and guest speakers, to the
research, regularly hosts internationally closely with academics, organisations and career service events. I learned a lot about myself,
renowned speakers and organises prestigious practitioners around the world in areas my strengths and weaknesses, my talents as
global conferences including sustainability, supplier relations, well as interests - things I was not even aware
The Manchester Retail Research Forum technology and innovation of before coming to Manchester.
and the Customer Management Leadership The Decision and Cognitive Sciences Research I will progress to a Technology Graduate Scheme
Group have strong links with major national Centre hosts an interdisciplinary team of at one of Europes most successful asset
and international organisations that help us researchers with interests in data analytics, management companies after graduation.
to stay at the forefront of contemporary decision sciences, behaviour of decision
thinking in marketing making, operations research and risk analysis
Our Industrial Marketing and Purchasing We were the first business school to offer a
Research Group is part of an international Masters degree in corporate communications There is always the opportunity
research network of leading academics, and reputation management, reflecting the to learn new things; from
providing you with unparalleled access to growing importance of this field.
top-level management research and lectures and guest speakers,
learning practices to the career service events.
Teaching informed by
cutting-edge research
from centres of international
research excellence.

Am I qualified to study Marketing, Corporate Students have access to world-leading academics
Communications, Operations and Business Analytics? across all our courses. Our experts will share their
MSc Corporate Communications I enjoy working at Alliance MBS

and Reputation Management
We normally look for a First or Upper Second because of the stimulating academic
class honours (2:1) degree from a UK university environment, the diversity of the
or the overseas equivalent, in any discipline. staff and students and the multiple
MSc Marketing/MSc Marketing (Specialism) perspectives this brings to the
We normally look for a First or Upper Second learning experience. On the MSc
class honours (2:1) degree from a UK university
or the overseas equivalent, in any discipline.
Marketing course we get students
from very different backgrounds
International Exchange working together from the word go.
For MSc Corporate Communications and
Reputation Management and MSc Marketing
In the first term this takes the form
students, there may also be an opportunity to of the Venture Project where small
study for one semester in an exchange institution teams of students design an initiative
(details can be found under the MSc International
Business and Management course, pages 38-39).
and demonstrate how they would
take it to market.
MSc Operations, Project and Supply
Emma Banister
Chain Management
We normally look for a First or Upper Second Senior Lecturer in Marketing
MSc Business Analytics: Operational

Research and Risk Analysis We typically run a number of extra-curricular
We normally look for a First or Upper Second events throughout the academic year: this year,
or the overseas equivalent, in a quantitative
these included a visit to the Operational Research
subject such as mathematics, statistics, physics, Societys Careers Open Day, a case study afternoon
engineering, computing, management science run by British Airways Operational Research
or economics.
Group and a presentation from SAS, who sponsor
a coursework prize for our Data Analytics unit.
Julia Handl
Course Director, MSc Business Analytics:
Operational Research and Risk Analysis
MSc Corporate Course structure (All taught course units are 15 credits)
Communications and Semester 1 Semester 2
Reputation Management Corporate Communications Marketing and Communications

Corporate Reputation Management Professional Analytics*
Marketing and Communications Three elective units from**:
Professional Analytics* Advertising
At a glance In a world where organisations are under increasing public Organisational Communication Business-to-Business Marketing
Course duration scrutiny, protecting a companys corporate reputation Consumer Behaviour
and communicating effectively are vital for survival.
12 mths Corporate Social Responsibility
Crisis Management
Customer Experience Management
Course start date Take the first step to a career in You graduate equipped with analytical and Relationship Marketing
corporate communications, public tools which can be used across all
19 Sept 2016 relations consultancy or corporate sectors and will give you a competitive
Digital Technologies for Marketing
e-Business
brand management. edge in the marketplace.
International Marketing
Tuition fees Using the latest research and For more details visit Marketing Communications and Branding
11,000 best practice, you learn how to
communicate effectively with key
masters/courses
Retail Marketing
Services Marketing
19,500 stakeholders, including employees,
and promote a positive corporate
reputation. Communication *Marketing and Communications Professional Analytics is a dual-semester module worth 30 credits.
Applications specialists who can take a strategic **By agreement with the course director, one elective unit may be taken from another Alliance MBS Masters course.
All elective units are subject to availability and timetabling constraints.
vs class size view of business are in high demand
and those with a thorough
378 understanding of this field are in Summer research period
short supply. Research dissertation [60 credits]
54 We help to meet that demand
by giving you a unique experience The dissertation gives you the opportunity Examples of recent dissertation topics include:
Age range combining advanced knowledge of to apply what you have learned in the taught The role of PR in the enactment of
part of the course. It normally consists of a sub-political arena
21-40 up-to-the-minute communication
skills and techniques, with case a literature review followed by a piece of Corporate social responsibility and its
studies and practical examples empirical work, involving either qualitative influence on employee engagement
Number of of best practice. or quantitative research.
Exploring the interplay between control
nationalities and flexibility in communication processes
17 of a highly complex organisation
The interplay of imagination, perception
and memory in consumer evaluations of
service experiences
The impact of corporate advertising and
news media coverage on corporate image
Career opportunities The role and effectiveness of social media
Recent recruiters include: Blemain Group, BNY Mellon, British Council, in crisis management
Note: These figures eBay, Energy Development Corp, Ernst & Young, FleishmanHillard,
vary each year - please John Lewis, JP Morgan, KPMG, Microsoft, Swier Group, Tesco plc,
contact us for further United Nations, Wal-Mart
information
MSc Marketing/ Course structure (All taught course units are 15 credits)
MSc Marketing (Specialism) Semester 1 Semester 2
Critical Marketing Route 1: Route 2:

Marketing MSc Marketing MSc Marketing (Specialism)
Implementation Marketing and Marketing and
Communications Communications
Marketing and
Professional Analytics* Professional Analytics*
At a glance Enjoy a stimulating and flexible degree designed to help you Communications
Professional Analytics* Three elective units from**: Two elective units from
Course duration develop a critical appreciation of key areas in marketing, while Route 1 list
Strategic Marketing Advertising
giving you the chance to hone your skills in a specific area.
12 mths and New Product Business-to-Business Specialism core module
Development Marketing Specialism-focused
Course start date As well as learning the fundamentals Course recognition Consumer Behaviour dissertation
of marketing, you can also take one of The course has been approved and MSc Marketing (Business-to-
19 Sept 2016 our specialist pathways to ensure you accredited by The Chartered Institute
Corporate Social
Responsibility Business) Core module:
really stand out in the job market and of Marketing (CIM) to provide direct Business-to-Business Marketing
Crisis Management
Tuition fees can demonstrate the practical key entry onto their Professional Diploma MSc Marketing (Consumer
skills that employers are looking for. in Marketing. Customer Experience
Behaviour) Core module:
11,000 Specialism pathways are offered in: For more details visit
Management and
Relationship Marketing
Consumer Behaviour
Business-to-business www.alliancembs.manchester.ac.uk/ MSc Marketing (International)
19,500 Consumer behaviour masters/courses *Marketing and Communications
Digital Technologies
Core module:
for Marketing
International marketing Professional Analytics is a dual- International Marketing
Applications semester module worth 30 credits. e-Business
Retailing MSc Marketing (Retailing)
vs class size Integrated Marketing Core module: Retail Marketing
Services **By agreement with the course
Communications
982 The MSc Marketing course also
director, one elective unit may
be taken from another Alliance International Marketing
MSc Marketing (Services)
Core module: Services Marketing
MBS Masters course. All elective
102 gives you a grounding in research
methods, including techniques of
units are subject to availability and
timetabling constraints.
Retail Marketing
Services Marketing
data collection and analysis.
Age range
21-29 Summer research period

Number of The dissertation gives you the opportunity Examples of recent dissertation topics include:
nationalities to apply what you have learned in the taught part The visual branding of speciality coffee:
of the course. It normally consists of a literature the cases of Nespresso and Starbucks in the
20 review followed by a piece of empirical work, UK and China
involving either qualitative or quantitative research. The online customer experience: an exploratory
Application fee Topics reflect the expertise of lecturers and you study in the UK travel agency sector
60
may be asked to choose from a list of options. The spillover effect of Unilevers corporate brand
image and its impacts on its product brands
The motivations for creating an international
Career opportunities joint venture: A study of the petroleum industry
Recent recruiters include: AGL Technologies, BP, BSkyB, Direct Line
Note: These figures Group, Logitech, LOral, Mars Petcare UK, Morris Group International,
vary each year - please Royal Dutch Shell plc, Samsung Electronics, Tesco plc, Unilever,
contact us for further Volkswagen Group UK
information
MSc Operations, Project and Course structure (All taught course units are 15 credits)
Supply Chain Management Semester 1 Semester 2
Global Operations Management* Research Methods

Managing Projects *
Three elective units, including at least
Strategic Supply Management* two from**:
Business Improvement Tools,
At a glance Learn how to manage the creation and delivery of products Commercial Management of Projects
Techniques and Systems
Course duration and services in organisations across a wide variety of Business-to-Business Marketing
Decision Behaviour, Analysis and Support
industries public and private, small and large.
12 mths Games Businesses Play
Data Analytics for Business Decision Making
Digital Technologies for Marketing
IS Strategy and Enterprise Systems
Course start date This course gives you the knowledge You have the opportunity to Global Supply Chain Management*
and skills to ensure that processes concentrate on particular aspects Information and Knowledge Management
19 Sept 2016 run smoothly, particularly in the face of operations management, Megaproject Leadership and Strategy
of opportunities and challenges supply chain management (helping
Operational Excellence: The Toyota
Tuition fees arising from the increasingly global towards membership of the
Production System
reach of business. Chartered Institute of Purchasing
11,000 It covers the service, manufacturing,
and Supply), project management Psychology of Behaviour and Decision Making
and process improvement. Risk, Performance and Decision Analysis
19,500 public and private sectors, showing
how operations management, For more details visit Simulation and Risk Analysis
project management and supply www.alliancembs.manchester.ac.uk/
Applications chain management work, whether masters/courses
vs class size the customer is a patient in hospital,
a traveller on a transport system or *Required for Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) accredited pathway.
643 a consumer buying a new iPad. **By agreement with the course director, one elective unit may be taken from another Masters course such as Corporate
Communications, Business Analysis and Strategic Management, Accounting and Finance, Computing or Mathematics.
52 The course provides you with the

knowledge and practical skills that
All elective units are subject to availability, timetabling constraints and what you have studied previously.
are vital for professional operations,

Age range project or supply chain managers. Summer research period
21-36 It also gives you a strong foundation
for any subsequent doctoral work or
an academic career within the field. The dissertation gives you the opportunity Examples of recent dissertation topics include:
Number of to apply what you have learned in the taught
The future green supply chain in retail industry:
nationalities part of the course. It normally consists of
a shared value strategic perspective
a literature review followed by a piece of
21 empirical work, involving either qualitative Evaluation of cost performance in inventory
or quantitative research. management in reverse logistics
Using e-procurement to improve supply chain
Topics reflect the expertise of your lecturers
management practices
and you may be asked to choose from a list
of options. Globalisation, risk, ethics and global supply
chains: an operations perspective
Career opportunities The implementation, use and effectiveness
Recent recruiters include: AC Nielsen, Akzo Nobel, Airbus Operations Ltd, of the balanced scorecard
Note: These figures Boston Consulting Group, H&M, Lidl, Nestl, Osborne Ltd, PwC, Procter
vary each year - please & Gamble, Protostar Logistics Inc, Santander, Thomson Reuters
information
MSc Business Analytics: Course structure (All taught course units are 15 credits)
Operational Research and Semester 1 Semester 2
Risk Analysis Applied Statistics and Business Forecasting Data Analytics for Business Decision Making
Mathematical Programming and Optimisation Risk, Performance and Decision Analysis
Simulation and Risk Analysis
At least one and no more than two of the
following specialist electives: One elective unit from*:
At a glance The course introduces you to the fundamental theories, Decision Behaviour, Analysis and Support Business Improvement Tools,
Course duration approaches and analytical toolkit of decision sciences, IS Strategy and Enterprise Systems Techniques and Systems
applied operational research and statistics.
12 mths Social Media and Web Analytics Global Supply Chain Management
Information and Knowledge Management
Course start date It shows you how they can be We run a core unit on Data Analytics Games Businesses Play Psychology of Behaviour and Decision Making
applied to common problem areas which introduces you to SAS
19 Sept 2016 across business and management. Enterprise and SAS sponsor a
Global Operations Management:
Theories and Concepts
You then have the opportunity to coursework prize for this project.
choose from a broad range of Managing Projects
Tuition fees An understanding of analytical
options to meet your interests or Strategic Supply Chain Management
11,000 career aspirations.
approaches in business and
management opens up many exciting *By agreement with the course director, one elective unit may be taken from another Alliance MBS or School of Mathematics
Masters course. All elective units are subject to availability and timetabling constraints, as well as suitable prerequisites.
18,000 The course gives you a solid theoretical
foundation and quantitative skills,
career paths in consultancy, finance,
retail, manufacturing, government
alongside practical problem-solving analytics units, defence, IT systems, Summer research period
Applications techniques. Much of your learning outsourcing and telecoms. Research dissertation [60 credits]
vs class size involves real-life scenarios using
case studies, individual and team
519 www.alliancembs.manchester.ac.uk/ The dissertation gives you the opportunity Examples of recent dissertation topics include:
consulting-based assignments, to apply what you have learned in the taught
masters/courses Web analytics for evaluating online
presentations and software tools. part of the course. It normally consists of
76 a literature review followed by a piece of
user experience
empirical work, involving either qualitative Capacity management of product
Age range or quantitative research. test equipment
Risk management in the hotel industry
21-31 Topics reflect the expertise of your lecturers
and you may be asked to choose from a list Equity forecasting using ARIMA and
of options. Subsequently you will be allocated neural networks
Number of to one of these options. Grouping time series via random forests
nationalities
Predictive modelling: A case study for selling
11 additional contracts to existing customers in
the telecommunications industry
Recent recruiters include: America Veintiuno, AON Hewitt, Deloitte
Note: These figures Touche, Goldman Sachs International, HSBC, IBM, LBM Direct, Royal Bank
vary each year - please of Scotland, Saudi Aramco, Swiss Re, Triumph Motorcycles
information
People, Management
and Organisations
Rodrigo Olivares Ternicier, Chile
MSc International Human Resource Management
and Comparative Industrial Relations, Class of 2015
My year at Alliance MBS has been an amazing
From leadership psychology and staff welfare learning experience! I have developed both
to employment legislation, our courses give professionally and personally, studying a topic
I really like with inspiring lecturers and with
you the skills and knowledge to understand classmates from diverse countries such as
what makes any organisation tick. Nigeria, Taiwan, China, India and UK.
Living in Manchester provides the perfect mix

Our courses are informed by the latest Our expertise ranges from psychometrics, of activities such as sport, culture and music,
research from our internationally acclaimed leadership, creativity, health and wellbeing, all concentrated within a friendly city thats easy
academics, including a Fellow of the British to regulation of emotions and financial to get around. It is very well located, with easy
Academy and a member of the ACAS Board innovation. We look at how people work access the rest of UK and a good connection
of Arbitrators and interact within the workplace and wider with many European cities.
We boast leading figures in professional businesses and economies
organisations including the British One of the worlds leading authorities on
Psychological Society, the Royal Society health and wellbeing in the workplace,
of Arts, the Royal Society of Medicine, Professor Sir Cary Cooper, was appointed
and several advisors to the UK government The Alliance MBS 50th Anniversary Professor
and the European Commission of Organizational Psychology and Health.
I have developed
Learn from leading figures in professional both professionally
organisations including the British and personally, studying
Psychological Society, the Royal Society
of Arts and the Royal Society of Medicine. a topic I really like
with inspiring lecturers
and with classmates
from diverse countries
such as Nigeria, Taiwan,
China, India and UK.

Am I qualified to study People, Students have access to world-leading academics
Management and Organisations? across all our courses. Our experts will share their
MSc Human Resource Management Its the teaching that I do on the MSc
and Industrial Relations
We normally look for a First or Upper Second
Organisational/Business Psychology
class honours (2:1) degree from a UK university courses that particularly excites me.
or the overseas equivalent, in any discipline. The students are really engaged,
MSc International Human Resource Management
and there are lots of opportunities to
and Comparative Industrial Relations teach interactively, which allows us
We normally look for a First or Upper Second to hear about some really interesting
experiences and to apply key theories
to real work environments. Someone
MSc Organisational Psychology always comes up with a viewpoint I
We normally look for a First or Upper Second would have never otherwise considered!
or the overseas equivalent, in Psychology. Karen Niven
Senior Lecturer in Organisational Psychology
To be admitted to this British Psychological
Society (BPS) accredited course, your first degree
must provide the Graduate Basis for Chartered
Membership (GBC) of the BPS and you need
to submit evidence of your eligibility for GBC
with your application: www.bps.org.uk
MSc Business Psychology

We normally look for a First or Upper Second
class honours (2:1) degree from a UK university The unit I teach on Multinationals
or the overseas equivalent, in psychology or a
background in social sciences, human resources
and Comparative Employment Systems
or business and management. Experience or contends that employment is shaped by
knowledge of statistics is desired. a wide range of factors. The course argues
that an awareness of these issues is crucial
to a deep understanding of current issues
in human resource management (HRM)
and industrial relations.
Arjan Keizer
Course Director, MSc International Human
Resource Management and Comparative
Industrial Relations
MSc Human Resource Course structure (All taught course units are 15 credits)
Management and Industrial Semester 1 Semester 2
Relations Human Resource Management: Employment Law

Strategy and Practice Employment Policy and Practice
Industrial Relations Human Resource Management:
Multinationals and Comparative Context and Organisation
At a glance People are at the heart of any organisation, so the ability Employment Systems
Elective units
Course duration to manage and develop employees, ensure their wellbeing Research Methods for Organisations
Human Resource Management in Asia
and understand changing employment legislation is
12 mths essential to business survival.
Elective unit
Comparative Industrial Relations
International Human Resource Management
International Labour Law and Regulation
Course start date The course produces well-rounded CIPD Course recognition
human resources practitioners with This course is approved
19 Sept 2016 exemplary knowledge. As well as to the new equivalent
developing a crucial appreciation advanced level postgraduate
Note: a maximum of eight units can be taken so you choose only one elective unit. There may be minor changes to the
Tuition fees of the theoretical foundations and standard and you can enhance allocation of units to each semester.
empirical practice of human resource your studies by taking additional CIPD
10,500 management and industrial relations, components that prepare you for
both in the UK and international CIPD membership. If you decide to
17,000 settings, you develop an understanding do so, you can attend a series of skills Research dissertation [60 credits]
of strategic changes in HRM. workshops, hear from guest speakers,
and complete a range of activities The dissertation gives you the opportunity Examples of recent dissertation topics include:
Applications You gain strategic insight and to apply what you have learned in the taught Employment security in domestic privately
enabling you to develop practical
vs class size boost your CV by attending part of the course. It normally consists of owned enterprises in South China
HR skills.
workshops given by HR practitioners
538
a literature review followed by a piece of Workers attitudes towards the
and a live employment tribunal case. You will join CIPD as a student member empirical work, involving either qualitative implementation of performance-related pay
The course is approved by the and on passing all of the modules of or quantitative research.
47 Chartered Institute of Personnel the Masters degree (including the
in Chinese domestic enterprises
and Development (CIPD), which dissertation) and the CIPD components, Disability discrimination
Age range gives you a competitive edge in the your CIPD membership will be Organisational boundaries and temporary
job market. automatically updated to Associate agency staff
21-33 For more details visit
Member. Once you have applied your Public private partnerships in local authorities
knowledge in the workplace, you can
www.alliancembs.manchester.ac.uk/ Career expectations of white collar managers
apply for Chartered membership.
Number of masters/courses Employee involvement and participation
nationalities There is a charge for the CIPD stream in the retail sector
contact the Masters Admissions
7 Office for details.
Employers policies and HIV positive employees
Further information about

CIPD qualifications:
www.cipd.co.uk/qualifications
Recent recruiters include: Air Astana, Amazon, Balfour Beatty,
Note: These figures Ernst & Young, HSBC, Huawei Technologies (UK) Co. Ltd, Groupon,
vary each year - please Lloyds TSB, Mckinsey and Company, MPA Consulting, Morrisons,
contact us for further Nestl, PwC, Shell, Sony, Tesco plc
information
MSc International Human Course structure (All taught course units are 15 credits)
Resource Management and Semester 1 Semester 2
Comparative Industrial Relations Comparative Industrial Relations International Human Resource Management
Human Resource Management: International Labour Law and Regulation
Strategy and Practice
Multinationals and Comparative Elective units
Employment Systems Employment Policy and Practice
At a glance With more and more people working for multinational
corporations or in global supply chains, the study of Research Methods for Organisations Human Resource Management:
Course duration
Context and Organisation*
international human resources and comparative industrial
12 mths relations is becoming ever more important. Elective units Human Resource Management in Asia
Industrial Relations Management of International
Course start date The increasing globalisation of CIPD Course recognition Organisation Development Organisational Change*
the economy and pan-national This course is approved to
19 Sept 2016 employment legislation means that the new equivalent advanced
the ability to compare processes level post graduate standard *These elective units are compulsory in order to achieve CIPD recognition.
Tuition fees and practices across continents is and you can enhance your studies
Note: a maximum of eight units can be taken so you choose two elective units across the two semesters.
a highly sought-after skill. by taking additional CIPD components
10,500 This CIPD-approved course is
that prepare you for CIPD membership.
There may be minor changes to the allocation of units to each semester.
If you decide to do so, you can attend

17,000 extremely advantageous in securing
a career in HRM. It gives you an
a series of skills workshops, hear from Summer research period
guest speakers, and complete a range
understanding of the differences
of activities enabling you to develop
Applications between the employment practices The dissertation gives you the opportunity Examples of recent dissertation topics include:
practical HR skills.
vs class size and industrial relations systems of to apply what you have learned in the taught Work-life balance: perspectives of female
varying countries and multinationals, You will join CIPD as a student member part of the course. It normally consists of teachers from the UK and India
242 and how they are influenced by and on passing all of the modules of a literature review followed by a piece of The development of employee loyalty
social and economic factors. You also the Masters degree (including the empirical work, involving either qualitative
41 look at the influence of economic dissertation) and the CIPD components, or quantitative research.
in a US subsidiary in China
The impact of support practices on
integration on changing systems of your CIPD membership will be
employment and industrial relations. automatically updated to Associate expatriate adjustment in a Russian
Age range multinational corporation
Member. Once you have applied your
21-32 For more details visit
knowledge in the workplace, you can Coping mechanisms of Nigerian women
apply for Chartered membership. balancing motherhood and managerial roles
masters/courses
Number of There is a charge for the CIPD stream Handling redundancies in economic crises:
nationalities contact the Masters Admissions a comparison between Germany and the UK
Office for details. A critical review of change agents and the
11 HR function in cross-border mergers
Further information about
CIPD qualifications:
www.cipd.co.uk/qualifications
Recent recruiters include: Accenture, AstraZeneca, BAE Systems,
Note: These figures Bentley, Deloitte, E.ON Connecting Energies GmbH, Ernst & Young,
vary each year - please Hewlett-Packard, KPMG, Nestl, Procter & Gamble, RBS Insurance,
contact us for further Saudi Aramco, Shell International
information
MSc Organisational Psychology Course structure (All taught course units are 15 credits)
In order to satisfy BPS requirements you must take the following compulsory units:
Research Methods 1 Organisational Effectiveness

Selection and Assessment in Organisations Relationships at Work
Test User: Occupational - Ability and Research Methods 2
At a glance Are you a psychology graduate planning to work as an occupational Personality (Level A and B) The Individual and the Work Environment
Course duration psychologist? This advanced course gives you a route into Training, Support and Development
occupational psychology that is accredited by the British
12 mths Psychological Society (BPS). It is offered on a full and part-time basis.
(Full-time) On the part-time two-year route you will study the units as follows:
The course takes the psychological The majority of graduates
24 mths principles and theories you learned subsequently undertake the practical Year one - Semester 1 Year one - Semester 2
(Part-time) in your first degree and helps you experience required to become Research Methods 1 Organisational Effectiveness
apply them to the world of work. Chartered Occupational Selection and Assessment in Organisations The Individual and the Work Environment
Course start date Psychologists. This is usually carried
As well as increasing your Year two - Semester 1 Year two - Semester 2
out within consultancy firms or
19 Sept 2016 knowledge, the course arms you
with the theoretical understanding
within specialist sections of large Test User: Occupational - Ability and Relationships at Work
organisations. Personality (Level A and B) Research Methods 2
and research skills required by the
Tuition fees Training, Support and Development
Division of Occupational Psychology Graduates are employed as internal
9,250 of the BPS in the following eight
areas: training, organisational
consultants in large commercial
and industrial organisations, HR
development, employee relations departments, the Police and the NHS.
17,000 and motivation, design of Many also work as management Summer research period
environments/health and safety, consultants. Research dissertation [60 credits]
Applications human/machine interaction,
For more details visit The dissertation gives you the opportunity Examples of recent dissertation topics include:
vs class size counselling and personal
www.alliancembs.manchester.ac.uk/ to apply what you have learned in the taught Customers pay our wages: a diary study
development, performance
239 appraisal and career development,
masters/courses part of the course. It normally consists of
a literature review followed by a piece of
examining how to optimise customer
interaction and employee wellbeing in
and selection in organisations. Course recognition
34 We include BPS Occupational The course is accredited by The
empirical work, involving either qualitative
or quantitative research.
the service sector
British Psychological Society (BPS). Client verbal aggression: an examination of
Test User (Level A and B) training
Age range emotional labour and associated outcomes
in the tuition fees.
for employees in the legal sector
21-31 Effects of job stressors, organisational
commitment and individual attributes
Number of on Malaysian Chinese primary school
nationalities teachers burnout
What small firm owner-managers feel they
19 should provide within the employment
Note: These figures vary relationship
each year and include both Career opportunities An exploratory investigation into farm stress:
the MSc Organisational Recent recruiters include: Aldi, CAPP, Bentley Motors Ltd, stressors and coping behaviours
Psychology and MSc Ministry of Defence, Nestl, Occupational Psychology Group, ORC
Creativity in the workplace: a self-report
Business Psychology International, Robertson Cooper Ltd, Saville Consulting, Stonewall,
courses - please contact
measure and unanticipated costs
Work Psychology Group
us for further information
MSc Business Psychology Course structure (All taught course units are 15 credits)
Research Methods 1 Organisational Effectiveness

Selection and Assessment in Organisations Relationships at Work
Test User: Occupational - Ability and Research Methods 2
Personality (Level A and B) The Individual and the Work Environment
At a glance For students without a BPS-accredited degree, this course offers Training, Support and Development
Course duration an opportunity to study alongside students of MSc Organisational
Psychology, and gain a look at the science of how people and Students on the part-time two-year option study the units as follows:
12 mths groups behave at work. It is offered on a full and part-time basis.
(Full-time) Year one - Semester 1 Year one - Semester 2
A deeper understanding of You do not need to be registered
24 mths organisational psychology is an with the British Psychological
Research Methods 1
Selection and Assessment in Organisations
Organisational Effectiveness
The Individual and the Work Environment
(Part-time) asset to anyone currently working Society (BPS).
in the field of social sciences or Year two - Semester 1 Year two - Semester 2
We include BPS Occupational Test
Course start date human resource management. Test User: Occupational - Ability and Relationships at Work
User (Level A and B) training in the
This course gives people with Personality (Level A and B)
19 Sept 2016 an appropriate background the
tuition fees.
Training, Support and Development
Research Methods 2
theoretical knowledge and For more details visit
Tuition fees research skills used in organisational www.alliancembs.manchester.ac.uk/
psychology to help them develop masters/courses Summer research period
9,250 or change careers. Research dissertation [60 credits]
You learn about training,
17,000 organisational development,
The dissertation gives you the opportunity Examples of recent dissertation topics include:
to apply what you have learned in the taught What factors determine successful mentoring
employee relations and motivation,
part of the course. It normally consists of relationships? A study of a formal graduate
Applications design of environments/health and
a literature review followed by a piece of mentoring scheme
vs class size safety, human/machine interaction,
empirical work, involving either qualitative The role of individuals personality and perceived
counselling and personal
239 development, performance appraisal
or quantitative research. values in adoption of mobile data services
and career development, and An exploration of the job satisfaction and career
34 selection in organisations. progression of visible minority women in Canada
Understanding financial responsibility: an
Age range exploratory analysis of the main characteristics
that influence spending and saving behaviours
21-26 A study of occupational stress in the Indian
information technology industry
Number of A Gravesian values-system perspective on the
nationalities design of consultative interventions in
19 organisations
Why organisational change programmes fail
Note: These figures vary
each year and include Career opportunities
both the MSc Business Recent recruiters include: Aldi, CRS Ltd, Lloyds TSB, McLaren Solutions,
Psychology and MSc Occupational Psychology Group, ORC International, Wickland Westcott,
Organisational Psychology Work Life Balance Co
courses - please contact
us for further information
How to apply
Were delighted that you are considering applying for one of our
Masters courses. Our guide is designed to make the application
process as straight forward as possible for you, and to ensure
that your application is correct and submitted in plenty of time.
When should I apply? The application process

Applications for September 2016
are processed from October
2015 onwards. Visit our website
www.alliancembs.
Dont wait until you finish your studies manchester.ac.uk/masters
to apply if you are in your final year,
you can apply before you complete
your undergraduate degree. Just
make sure you submit your latest
transcripts and a list of your final year Check the latest fees and
modules with your online application, admissions information,
together with the other supporting including English language
documents. requirements
For the latest news on course

availability see:
ac.uk/masters/how-to-apply Complete and submit the Funding
online application form with Estimated living costs 2015/16* Per year, 52 weeks
For details of funding please see
English language requirements any supporting documents: The University of Manchester website: Accommodation 6,100
If English is not your first language, www.alliancembs. www.manchester.ac.uk/study/ (average cost for self-catering halls)
you are required to take an English manchester.ac.uk/ masters/funding/
language test to prove your level masters/how-to-apply Meals (excluding meals out) 1,985
of proficiency. Check the Alliance
Alliance Manchester Business Books and stationery (depending 420
MBS website to find out whether
School Scholarships on your course, and if you buy new
you are required to take an English
A number of scholarships are or second hand)
language test.
The final decision will be available and are normally awarded
Supporting documents may include: made by the Masters based on academic merit. Clothes (including warm clothing 520
Admissions Office, who will and footwear)
English language score Visit our website for more details.
Transcripts to date contact you directly. Local Transport (excludes travelling 390
Two academic references Cost of living in the UK home/visiting friends)
A statement of purpose It is important to budget sensibly Other (eg phone bill, socialising, 2,080
Payment of application fee while you are a student to ensure laundry, photocopying and printing)
A CV if you have more than that you have enough money to live
(where applicable)
two years of postgraduate on and to complete your studies. Total 11,495
Payment of the 60 non-refundable
work experience.
application fee (where applicable) can be The table opposite gives a
Meet us made using the secure online payment *The estimates are based on average annual expenditure
breakdown of the essential living of a postgraduate single student on a full-time course.
You can meet us at fairs and facility on our website. costs of an average Manchester
events both in the UK and overseas. student for one academic year.
Your application will not be processed
Check our website for details:
without receipt of payment.
ac.uk/masters/meet-us
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support services and facilities dedicated to your needs.
International postgraduates Language support programmes Library and information services

We have a community of 6,344 The University Language Centre The University of Manchester Library
postgraduate students from more provides a range of English language is widely recognised as one of the
than 150 countries. A range of facilities support services for registered worlds great research libraries.
and services are available to make your students whose first language is The breadth and depth of its
application and move to Manchester not English. These may include: electronic and traditional resources
go smoothly, including an in-depth English language make it one of the best-resourced
arrival guide, a free airport collection proficiency testing academic libraries in the UK.
service and an orientation programme.
Timetabled in-sessional courses The librarys Finance Zone gives
To find out more visit covering areas such as academic you access to one of the UKs most
www.manchester.ac.uk/international writing, academic speaking, comprehensive collections of
pronunciation and grammar specialist financial and business
Careers Service An academic writing tutorial databases that are used by top
Our University Careers Service service for students wishing to researchers around the world. These
offers postgraduates specialist discuss and improve particular include Bloomberg, Datastream,
advice and services, including one- aspects of their academic Thomson ONE, Compustat, WRDS,
to-one guidance appointments writing style Capital IQ and many more.
(over a quarter of all its appointments
Materials development, including To find out more visit
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workshops and employer-led events,
Academic English and Skills ac.uk/library
training and development
Development Material and
opportunities, dedicated websites, www.manchester.ac.uk/library
the Academic Phrasebank,
and a highly-rated careers blog
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aimed at postgraduates.
academic English.
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postgraduate To find out more visit
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We are the most targeted university
english/academicsupport
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students benefit from meeting
a wide range of employers on
campus. The Careers Service helps
you to discover career options with
a postgraduate degree, the best
time to apply for jobs or further
study, and the best way to promote
your experience.
To find out more visit
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postgraduates/
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IT facilities Alliance MBS student clubs: Student support Religious support

When you become a postgraduate Banking and Finance Whatever the issue financial, There are two chaplaincy centres
student at Manchester, youll have an Consulting academic, personal or administrative for the major Christian churches.
IT account that lets you access the we have experienced and St Peters House provides chaplains
Energy and Industry
Universitys main computing sympathetic people, support groups for the Anglican, Baptist, Methodist
services. These include: Entrepreneurship and advice centres to help you. and United Reformed Churches,
Free internet access from your Marketing and Retail while the Roman Catholic Chaplaincy
Find out about counselling, academic
room in University-managed Technology, Media is at Avila House. There are prayer
advice and various other student
halls of residence and Telecoms facilities on campus for Muslim
support services online.
students and student societies
More than 3,000 computers To find out more visit my.manchester.ac.uk/guest
for many religions.
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Wi-Fi access in most buildings masters/student-experience Disability Support Office
Childcare
on campus If you have additional needs arising
We offer support for students
Sport from a medical condition, a physical or
An online learning environment, who are also parents.
We have an active Athletic sensory disability, or a specific learning
accessible from your mobile,
Union, a diverse campus sport difficulty, feel free to contact the To find out more visit
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interactive learning activities
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Full IT support via our IT Service Tel: +44 (0)161 275 7512
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In addition to the Universitys halls of residence, Manchester
has a sizeable stock of private accommodation for rent. Victoria Park
Further details can be obtained from the Universitys only 10 Victoria Hall
11
approved housing bureau, Manchester Student Homes. 11 St Gabriels Hall 15 14
12 Hulme Hall
Find out more 12 16
13 Burkhardt House at Hulme Hall 13 17
+44 (0)161 275 7680
14 Opal Gardens
manchesterstudenthomes@manchester.ac.uk
15 Dalton Ellis Hall
www.manchesterstudenthomes.com
16 Canterbury Court
17 St Anselm Hall
Fallowfield
18 Ashburne Hall
18
19 Sheavyn House 22
19
20 Owens Park 23
20
21 Oak House
21 26
22 Richmond Park 25
24
23 Firs Villa
24 Woolton Hall
25 Chancellors Hotel and
Conference Centre
26 Armitage Sports Centre
Other programmes at Alliance

Manchester Business School
Alliance Manchester Business School is part of
The University of Manchester, and offers a wide range
of programmes:
Undergraduate DBA
Specialist three and four year degrees. For global executives
www.alliancembs.manchester.ac. seeking a high level
uk/undergraduate postgraduate qualification.
MBA
ac.uk/dba
Full-time, Part-time and
Executive programmes.
Executive Education
Specialist programmes
ac.uk/mba
to suit your business needs.
PhD/MPhil www.alliancembs.manchester.
One of the most highly ac.uk/executive-education
respected programmes
across the globe.
ac.uk/phd
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and we reserve the right to make changes to the content or methods of delivery
of programmes, to discontinue programmes or to merge and combine programmes.
At the time of going to press, the programmes described are those that we
are planning to offer and we will make all reasonable efforts to deliver them in
accordance with the descriptions set out in this brochure. If the University makes
an offer of a place, it is essential that you are aware of the current terms on which
the offer is based. Please check online for the most up-to-date information.
If you are in any doubt, please feel free to ask for confirmation of the precise
position for the year in question, before you accept the offer.
The fees payable by students tend to increase with inflation or to reflect the
Universitys financial position. The University therefore also reserves the right
to make such alterations to the fees as necessary.
The University of Manchester is committed to providing a positive working

and learning environment free from discrimination, harassment, or victimisation
on the grounds of gender, race, disability, spent criminal convictions (where there
is no exemption from the legal provisions in place), sexual orientation, religion
and beliefs, socio-economic background or age, where all staff and students are
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Alliance Manchester Business School

Masters 2016 Entry

Learn from Study at the UKs original business school in the

It is an exciting time Contents

Part of 1% of business schools to be

The city has gained an international The culture of Manchester is as

Manchester is a lively city, full of students coming from different corners

Food and shopping

A multicultural mix Brilliant British designers,

Sport and the great outdoors

Top-flight sport and Four national parks

Music and festivals

Live music and club nights Outdoor music and

The University of Manchester - a winning heritage

Masters careers support

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Accounting and Finance

Our forward-thinking accounting and

Entry requirements Who will be teaching me?

Corporate Financial Reporting Corporate Finance

23,000 have the opportunity to build on and

Cross-Sectional Econometrics Corporate Finance

Two elective units from: Two elective units from:

are in high demand by employers. and has ESRC recognition as

and Business Economics Semester 1 Semester 2

Cross-Sectional Econometrics Business Economics

Asset Pricing Theory Credit Risk Management

One elective unit from: One elective unit from:

Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Policy

Filippos Koravos, Greece

Largest number of innovation

Entry requirements Who will be teaching me?

My teaching philosophy is very much based

and Entrepreneurship Semester 1 Semester 2

Financial Appraisal and Research Methods

12 mths Eco-Innovation Management

Shaping Ideas for the Market Business Creation and Development

Work alongside top-ranking academics

As a truly international business school, Our academics have proven expertise in

Studying this course

Entry requirements Who will be teaching me?

MSc International Business and Management B efore joining Alliance MBS,

I use a number of case studies including those

and Management Semester 1 Semester 2

Comparative Business Non-Exchange stream Exchange stream

the global job market.

27 You must complete a satisfactory dissertation Examples of recent dissertation project

and Strategic Management Semester 1 Semester 2

Analysing Companies: Business Models, Strategic Management of the Multinational

21,000 of business analysis and development,

international business consulting, Summer period

Pre-course workshop Semester 1 Semester 2

We get you started with Business Performance Comparative Employment

Marketing, Corporate Communications,

Internationally recognised academics

Carolin Hauner, Germany

Entry requirements Who will be teaching me?

MSc Corporate Communications I enjoy working at Alliance MBS

MSc Business Analytics: Operational

Communications and Semester 1 Semester 2

Reputation Management Corporate Communications Marketing and Communications

MSc Marketing (Specialism) Semester 1 Semester 2

Critical Marketing Route 1: Route 2:

21-29 Summer research period

MSc International Business and Management B efore joining Alliance MBS,

I use a number of case studies including those

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